Our Client
The Clare and Gilbert Valleys comprise some of the most productive and scenic landscapes in Australia, capable of delivering premium products and experiences to both visitors and residents. Located adjacent to the outer metropolitan area of South Australia’s capital, Adelaide, the District enjoys the advantages of proximity and accessibility, offering an enviable rural lifestyle. Renowned for its award-winning wineries, historical landmarks, restaurants, cafes, and regional activities, the area attracts people all year-round, eager to explore all it has to offer.
Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council serves as the local government body for the District, dedicated to fostering a sustainable, vibrant, and connected community. Its purpose involves providing essential infrastructure, delivering community services, managing resources, and advocating for regional needs.
An opportunity now exists for a Manager Finance to join Council in a full-time position on a five-year, fixed term contract.
The Role
- Lead Council’s financial management and accounting functions, ensuring full compliance with legislative and statutory requirements
- Provide expert advice on rating strategies, loan borrowings, investments, and cash‑flow management to support financial sustainability
- Develop, implement, and oversee robust internal controls, policies, and financial procedures across all Council operations
- Oversee payroll, employee entitlements, enterprise bargaining provisions, and contractual arrangements with accuracy and integrity
- Oversee revenue and expenditure processes including rates, grants, cash receipting, purchasing, creditor payments, and debt recovery
- Maintain accurate financial systems and records, ensuring integrity of the general ledger, subsidiary ledgers, journals, and reconciliations
- Lead the annual budget process and provide ongoing financial advice to managers on budget performance and expenditure control
- Prepare, review, and manage Council’s long‑term financial plan in alignment with strategic objectives
- Deliver high‑quality financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, project, and committee reports, and annual financial statements
- Coordinate statutory reporting and returns, including GST, grants acquittals, ABS, and other regulatory requirements
- Support with the rollout of a new ERP system and participate in continuous improvement activities
- Any other tasks to ensure the finance function is well managed and compliant with all WHS policies, obligations and complies with legislative requirements
About You
- Degree qualifications in finance, accounting, business, management or another relevant area
- Extensive experience in a senior role, particularly in finance and administration
- High level of decision making, analytical skills and conceptual thinking
- Ability to make sound judgements, recommendations, devise innovative solutions, and follow through with their implementation
- Organisation skills, including time management, prioritisation and the ability to delegate effectively
- High degree of oral communication skills, in particular negotiation, conflict resolution, counselling, coaching and information sharing
- Effective written communication skills in order to write, reports, policies and correspondence
In Return
- Work in a fantastic location with the Riesling Trail, historical landmarks and beautiful scenery on your doorstep
- Collaborative and inclusive team
- Interesting and varied scope of duties across the finance function where you’ll be able to make a genuine contribution
- Salary package of $133,444 – $141,484 + superannuation with an annual increase under the EA
- Relocation and accommodation support can be negotiated subject to the individual needs of the successful candidate
- Flexible working arrangements
Next Steps
If you’re interested in the role on offer, please apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter using the relevant link. If you have any questions or to request a copy of the position description, please email Megan Kivell – mkivell@ppsconsulting.com.au
Close date – 5pm on Wednesday 11th March. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.